sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Large waves in conjunction with high tides in excess of 7 feet caused areas of coastal flooding. PCH had to be closed in Sunset Beach because of flooding. The boardwalk in Seal Beach was flooded as well. The storm sent waves up to 8 feet high crashing into homes from San Clemente to La Jolla. Severe beach erosion was also reported in many areas.

Storm Surge/Tide in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL PLAIN, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-05 06:43:00 to 09-JAN-05 07:32:00 (PST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Storm Surge/Tide in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTS, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-05 06:43:00 to 09-JAN-05 07:32:00 (PST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Surf in W/S ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-05 07:00:00 to 08-JAN-05 16:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

High Surf in X W SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 08-JAN-05 07:00:00 to 08-JAN-05 16:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
Offshore oil rig recorded 40 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON LA TO HIGH IS TX 20 TO 60NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 02-MAR-05 16:30:00 to 02-MAR-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: MOUTH OF SABINE RIVER
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
The combination of heavy rain and saturated ground from recent heavy rains caused poor drainage and some creek flooding in Mercer County. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon and evening of the 28th as thunderstorms occurred. Storm totals averaged between one and two inches.The Assunpink Creek at Trenton was above its 7 foot flood stage from 609 p.m. through 1118 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 7.33 feet at 9 p.m. EST. Storm totals included 2.00 inches in Windsor, 1.72 inches in Hightstown, 1.66 inches in Washington's Crossing and  1.46 inches in Trenton.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was captured by its support aloft and thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to eastern Tennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th and eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formed over North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th and about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.

Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-05 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-05 23:18:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flood in SOUTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAR-05 15:00:00 to 30-MAR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Montgomery to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 17 feet at 15:00 EST on the 29th, crested at 17.5 feet at 07:00 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 20:00 EST on the 30th.
Flood in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 23:15:00 to 29-MAR-05 09:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused Yellow Breeches Creek at Camp Hill to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 7 feet at 23:15 EST on the 28th, crested at 8.0 feet at 05:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 09:30 EST on the 29th.
Winter Weather in ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 01-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 02-MAR-05 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

mod-heavy snow occurred especially in the higher elevations
Winter Storm in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 02-MAR-05 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

mod-heavy snow occurred esp in the higher elevations
Hail in GREENE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-MAR-05 09:35:00 to 22-MAR-05 09:40:00 (CST)
Location: JONATHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golfball size hail fell from a storm near Jonathan.  Several vehicles suffered damage from the hail.
Hail in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 26-MAR-05 10:40:00 to 26-MAR-05 10:50:00 (CST)
Location: PENSACOLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golfball size hail fell from a storm near Pensacola.  Several vehicles were damaged by the large hail.  The hail lasted for about ten minutes.
Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-05 10:35:00 to 22-MAR-05 10:35:00 (EST)
Location: WICKSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Nickel size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.
Heavy rain fell across Berks County during the afternoon and evening of the 28th and caused urban and poor drainage flooding. It also caused flooding along the Manatawny Creek and left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon and evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. Storm totals averaged between two and three inches. Several roads were flooded and closed. The Manatawny Creek at Spangville was above its 6 foot flood stage from 537 p.m. EST on the 28th through 225 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 6.81 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 28th. Storm totals included 2.80 inches in Ontelaunee Township, 2.64 inches in Pennside, 2.62 inches in Gibraltar, 2.61 inches in Vinemont, 2.48 inches in Lincoln Park and 2.26 inches in Bernville. The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was captured by its support aloft and thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to eastern Tennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th and eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formed over North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th and about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.

Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 17:37:00 to 29-MAR-05 02:25:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy rain fell across Chester County during the afternoon and evening of the 28th and caused urban and poor drainage flooding. It also caused some stream and creek flooding and left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon and evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. Storm totals averaged around two inches. The East Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Downingtown was above its 7 foot flood stage from 546 p.m. on the 28th through 1251 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 9.16 feet at 845 p.m. EST on the 28th. Along the main stem of the Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, the creek was above its 9 foot flood stage from 1109 p.m. EST on the 28th through 630 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 9.51 feet at 315 a.m. EST on the 29th. The French Creek at Phoenixville was above its 8 foot flood stage from 633 p.m. EST through 10 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 8.25 feet at 745 p.m. EST. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge was above its 7 foot flood stage from 337 p.m. through 834 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 7.47 feet at 645 p.m. EST. Storm totals included 2.53 inches at Chadds Ford (Delaware County), 2.30 inches in Glenmoore, 1.77 inches, 1.63 inches in Coatesville and 1.36 inches in Valley Forge. The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was captured by its support aloft and thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to eastern Tennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th and eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formed over North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th and about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.

Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 15:37:00 to 29-MAR-05 06:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Rapidly intensifying low pressure tracking through the Gulf of Maine to the maritimes brought very heavy snow and strong winds to the region...with near blizzard conditions at times. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 10 to 16 inches...with local totals to around 24 inches particularly across higher terrain areas. Strong gusty winds also accompanied the storm...with gusts of 25 to 35 mph common. A few gusts in excess of 40 mph were also reported. Wet snow on roads and reduced visibilities led to hazardous driving conditions. Many schools and businesses either cancelled or closed early. Many events were also postponed due to the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 10-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 10-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 10-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 10-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 10-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Lightning in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-05 19:00:00 to 01-FEB-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: HOUSTON
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Lightning strike killed one man and injured another man while walking through a parking lot to their vehicles.
Hail in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 13-FEB-05 19:10:00 to 13-FEB-05 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: CONROE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Baseball size hail.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 13-FEB-05 19:28:00 to 13-FEB-05 19:28:00 (CST)
Location: CONROE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail on Airport Road.

Hail in WALKER, TEXAS
From 13-FEB-05 17:50:00 to 13-FEB-05 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail was on the west side of town.
Flood in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAR-05 15:30:00 to 30-MAR-05 23:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused the Susquehanna River at Bloomsburg to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 19 feet at 15:30 EST on the 29th, crested at 21.40 feet at 04:15 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 23:45 EST on the 30th.
A brief period of heavy wet snow affected the region on March 8.

Winter Weather in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in PRINCE GEORGES, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
a brief period of hvy wet snow hit the region on march 8

Winter Weather in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAR-05 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Marine Hail in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 20-MAR-05 15:44:00 to 20-MAR-05 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: RNLD REAGAN NATL ARPT
Magnitude: .75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

hail assoc with strong storm which moved from the district into the tidal pot.
Heavy rain fell across Montgomery County during the afternoon and evening of the 28th and caused urban and poor drainage flooding. It also caused some stream and creek flooding and left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon and evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. Storm totals averaged between two and three inches. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 736 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1222 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 7.95 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 28th. The main stem of the Perkiomen Creek at Graterford was above its 11 foot stage from 922 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1234 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 11.18 feet at 11 p.m. EST on the 28th. The Manatawny Creek at Pottstown was above its 6 foot flood stage from 627 p.m. EST on the 28th through 256 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 6.54 feet at 730 p.m. EST on the 28th. The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington was above its 9 foot flood stage from 555 p.m. EST  through 736 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 9.15 feet at 645 p.m. EST. Storm totals included 3.40 inches in Palm, 2.24 inches in Willow Grove, 1.94 inches in Pottstown and 1.27 inches in Hatboro.  The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was captured by its support aloft and thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to eastern Tennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th and eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formed over North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th and about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 17:55:00 to 29-MAR-05 02:56:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The combination of heavy rain and saturated soil from recent heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding and flooding along several creeks and rivers in New Castle County. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon and evening of the 28th as thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during that evening. Storm totals averaged around two inches. Several roads were closed. School buses were moved to higher ground before flooding on the White Clay Creek began near Newark. The combination of the heavy rain and traffic accidents caused about 7,000 homes and businesses to lose power in New Castle County.The Christina River at Coochs Bridge was above its 10.5 foot flood stage from 245 p.m. EST through 1036 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 11.92 feet at 532 p.m. EST. The White Clay Creek at Newark was above its 13 foot flood stage from 529 p.m. through 1101 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 14.26 feet at 815 p.m. EST. The Red Clay Creek at Wooddale was above its 7 foot flood stage from 5 p.m. EST through 1104 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 8.37 feet at 830 p.m. EST. Farther downstream, the Red Clay Creek at Stanton was above its 15 foot flood stage from 439 p.m. EST on the 28th through 112 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 17.49 feet at 945 p.m. EST.Storm totals included 2.43 inches in Bear, 2.40 inches in Newark, 2.33 inches in Wilmington, 2.27 inches at the New Castle County Airport, 2.20 inches in Cherry Island and 1.60 inches at Blackbird Hundred. The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was captured by its support aloft and thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to eastern Tennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th and eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formed over North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th and about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 28-MAR-05 14:45:00 to 29-MAR-05 01:12:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A cold, westerly flow across Lake Ontario established a narrow, intense band of lake effect snow over Oswego county. In Scriba ten inches of snow fell while nine inches was reported in Palermo and Volney.

Heavy Snow in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-05 17:50:00 to 04-MAR-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A band of lake effect snow began to develop late in the afternoon of March 9th in a northwest flow across Lake Ontario. The band of snow continued through the night and morning hours, but broke apart during the afternoon hours under the strong March sun. Snowfall reports included: 10" at West Monroe; 9" at Constantia; and 7" at Hannibal.

Heavy Snow in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 10-MAR-05 05:30:00 to 10-MAR-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flood in HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 23:00:00 to 29-MAR-05 21:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 10 feet at 23:00 EST on the 28th, crested at 12.52 feet at 11:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 21:45 EST on the 29th.
Flood in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-MAR-05 21:45:00 to 29-MAR-05 19:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 9 feet at 21:45 EST on the 28th, crested at 11.02 feet at 11:15 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 19:45 EST on the 29th.
Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm.  Quarter size hail was also reported from the storm.

Hail in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 26-MAR-05 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-05 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 26-MAR-05 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-05 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-05 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-05 17:32:00 (CST)
Location: GILBERTOWN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Gilbertown.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-05 17:45:00 to 26-MAR-05 17:47:00 (CST)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Butler.
Hail in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 25-MAR-05 02:30:00 to 25-MAR-05 02:40:00 (EST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several reports of golfball size hail from Perry, as well as Pine Bluff and Holt Roads, San Pedro, and Foley Cutoff on County Road 30.  Reported by the Taylor County Sheriff.

Hail in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 25-MAR-05 04:30:00 to 25-MAR-05 04:30:00 (EST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Nickel size hail reported by the Madison County EMA.

Hail in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 25-MAR-05 04:35:00 to 25-MAR-05 04:35:00 (EST)
Location: LEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golfball size hail reported by the Madison County EMA.

Hail in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 25-MAR-05 07:05:00 to 25-MAR-05 07:05:00 (EST)
Location: CROSS CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Dixie County Sheriff reported quarter size hail.
A low pressure system exiting the United States from the Delmarva Peninsula brought rain and then snow to Warren and Morris Counties and heavy snow to Sussex County. Accumulations averaged 2 to 5 inches in most of Warren and Morris Counties and 5 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of Warren and Morris Counties and in Sussex County.  Farther south, about an inch or two of snow fell in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Following the pattern of other winter storms this season, the accumulating snow hit the evening commute the hardest which was described as a nightmare. Precipitation in northwest New Jersey (except in Sussex County) started as rain during the morning of the 23rd and changed to snow during the afternoon. The change to snow worked its way from the higher terrain downward. Across Sussex County, precipitation fell mainly as snow. In all areas the snow continued through the night and ended just before sunrise on the 24th.Numerous and mostly minor accidents occurred mainly during the evening commute. One fatal accident occurred in White Township (Warren County) when a 61-year-old woman died. She lost control of her vehicle on County Route 519 and slid sideways into an oncoming van. The vehicle then struck a guardrail. The driver and passenger of the van suffered minor injuries. The evening commute was progressively worse on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River. Accumulations included 7.7 inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 6.8 inches in Barry Lakes (Sussex County), 6.7 inches in Marcella (Morris County), 5.5 inches in Blairstown (Warren County), 5.0 inches in Rockaway (Morris County), 3.0 inches in Chatham (Morris County), 2.5 inches in Hackettstown (Warren County) and Morristown (Morris County), 2.0 inches in Pottersville (Somerset County), 1.9 inches in Belvidere (Warren County) and 1.0 inch in Flemington (Hunterdon County). The late winter storm was caused by a low pressure system that formed in the Southern Plains States on the 21st and moved east and reached Memphis, Tennessee early in the evening on the 22nd, in central Kentucky around sunrise on the 23rd, just west of Norfolk at 1 p.m. EST on the 23rd, just east of Wallops Island, Virginia at 7 p.m. EST on the 23rd and about 200 miles east of Cape May, New Jersey at 1 a.m. EST on the 24th.

Winter Storm in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 23-MAR-05 09:00:00 to 24-MAR-05 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 23-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 23-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 23-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 23-MAR-05 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER